Calder Valley Strollers enjoyed their first ever walking football matches at the weekend and came a commendable sixth in the tournament!
The club, which has only been going since the beginning of the year and hold their regular Sunday sessions (1-3pm) at Todmorden Sports Centre thought that following on from the success of their own friendly walking football festival decided to take the plunge and enter Burnley FC in the Community’s 7 a-side walking football tournament on Saturday.
With Strollers playing in nine games over three hours it was quite a feat, great fun and some tired bodies by the end of it. Having never played a competitive match before, it was a step into the unknown and in their first game against The Celts drew 0-0 which gave the team a great confidence boost that they weren’t out of their depth.
Losing just two games, which were both against teams that were to eventually contest the final, this was a fantastic result for the 10 hardy souls…
The sessions are for anyone lucky enough to be 50+ and are an excellent way to keep fit, brilliant for your mental health and wellbeing, meet new people, and maybe reconnect with a sport you love at a time when you thought playing football was no longer realistic. It is also perfect for those who might never have played before or are unsure if it’s for you.
All you need to start is a pair of trainers, wear some loose clothing, maybe your favourite footie top & bring a bottle of water.
Everybody’s first hour session is free so you can just come along and give it a go at no cost so there’s no excuse not to get yourself down to Tod Sports Centre on a Sunday to see what it’s all about?
For more info contact Mark on 07848 099 572 e: cvstrollers@gmail.com or just turn up.
FUYLL STORY at source: https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/other-sport/walking-football-club-have-fun-in-the-sun-at-burnley-4651805
Author: The Walking Football
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